Apples to oranges similarities and differences between technical writing and proposal writing
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Apples to Oranges
Similarities & differences between Technical Writing & Proposal Writing
Apples to Oranges Definitions Similarities Differences Putting both in your basket Conclusion Questions & Answers
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Definitions Technical writing
Communicates technical concepts to educates the reader
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Definitions Proposal writing
Communicates a solution to a problem or a course of action in response to a need
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Similarities Conveys information Formal & structured Communicates & instructs Clear purpose/objective
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Similarities Requires clear understanding of document’s
purpose Gather information from other sources Requires clear concise writing Graphics communicate concepts
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Differences
Technical Writing Proposal Writing
Describes work that has been completed
Describes work that will be completed
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Differences
Technical Writing Proposal Writing
Describes work or task to be performed by an individual
Describes a set of tasks or actions performed by a group
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Differences
Technical Writing Proposal Writing
Descriptive What & how
Persuasive Why & how
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Differences
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Single focus Linear
Multiple focus Multiple components
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Differences
Technical Writing Proposal Writing
Technical writer works solo or leads team
Technical writer is part of team assigned to specific components
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Differences
Technical Writing Proposal Writing
Consistent structure Consistent format but varying structure
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Differences
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Chapter Module Module Steps List
Section Title Themes (message) Requirements Graphics needed Outline
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Putting Both in Your Basket Information on proposal writing
Association of Proposal Management Professionals www.apmp.org
Proposal Guys (www.theproposalguys.com) Capture Planning (www.captureplanning.com)
References Shipley Proposal Guide Tom Sant
Persuasive Business Proposals Andy Bounds
The Jelly Effect: How to Make Your Communication Stick
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Conclusion Good writing is good writing Technical writing critical part of a good
proposal Opens career opportunities
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Apples to Oranges Questions?
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